Temporary diversion over Kamala River in final stage after 14 years

Kathmandu. Vehicular movement has eased after a temporary diversion was constructed along the Kamala River along the border of Siraha and Dhanusha along the Postal Highway.

After the construction of the diversion using humus pipe as an alternative to the collapsed bridge, all types of small and big vehicles have started operating.TAG_OPEN_p_20 Indrajit Yadav, ward chairperson of Siraha municipality-6, informed that public transport service has come into operation since a week ago.

According to him, it has become easier to travel to and from Janakpur, the capital of Madhes Province, with the operation of the diversion.TAG_OPEN_p_19

On November 19, the then Minister for Physical Infrastructure Kulman Ghising had inspected the bridge and directed to expedite the reconstruction of the bridge.TAG_OPEN_p_18 The construction company has constructed the diversion by installing hum pipe after the construction company threatened to terminate the contract if the work was not satisfactory.

TAG_OPEN_p_17 Earlier, the local youths were compelled to travel risky by paying a fee using the bamboo bridge. Locals had been risking their lives to cross the river with the help of boats when the bamboo bridge was swept away by the floods during the rainy season.

After 14 years, bridge construction is in the final stage

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The construction of a bridge over the Kamala River, which has been in limbo for the past 14 years, has reached the final stage.TAG_OPEN_p_16 According to the construction company, 40 to 50 workers are working daily for finishing and repairing the bridge with the aim of completing it by mid-July.

Pappu Lumbini JV was awarded the contract but after Pappu Construction was blacklisted, Lumbini Builders is currently constructing the bridge. Site in-charge of the construction company, Sudip Thapa, said, “We are carrying out the remaining structural works in a speedy manner so that vehicles will be allowed to operate from the bridge by mid-July.” ”

The bridge, which was started in 2068 BS with the target of completing it within three years, has been delayed after two pillars collapsed and damaged four slabs during the floods in 2078 BS.TAG_OPEN_p_14

According to Santosh Yadav, a local youth, the construction of the bridge has reached the final stage after a long wait.TAG_OPEN_p_13 “The diversion has provided immediate relief, but the bridge should be completed within the stipulated timeframe,” he said. ”

The completion of this bridge, which is considered to be the backbone of the Postal Highway, is expected to put an end to the difficult journey of thousands of people of Siraha and Dhanusha.TAG_OPEN_p_12